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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.58, 1,724.56 and 1,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.58, 1,724.56 and 1,043.52 is: 1,570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.58 : 1,724.56 = 1,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.58/1,724.56 = 1,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.58x = 1,724.56 × 1,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.58x = 1,799,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,612.85/1,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.92

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